The Turnbull Government has continued its crackdown on dodgy family day care providers with new information revealing another 53 services across Australia have been subject to serious enforcement action. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the net was closing on family day care providers looking to cheat the system. “Those dodgy…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government has appointed a new Chair and five new members to a panel responsible for advice on how to maintain the quality and standards of Australia’s higher education system. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham congratulated the Panel on their appointments and re-appointments and said Professor Ian O’Connor AC, Vice Chancellor…
DetailsJoint release with Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop Two outstanding young Australians will travel to the United Kingdom to ensure the voice of Australian youth is heard on the global stage. Ms Tamara Richardson and Mr Jerome De Vera will represent Australia at the 2018 Commonwealth Youth Forum in London in April. They…
DetailsThousands of prechoolers across Australia are set for a science and maths skills boost as part of a new Turnbull Government program. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said a pilot of the $6 million Early Learning STEM Australia program launching this week would see 4,000 children across 100 preschools learn science, technology,…
DetailsTanya Plibersek has today confirmed that in government, Labor would replicate the schools funding arrangements Julia Gillard left behind that were purely based on special deals for state governments and school sectors. Samantha Maiden: …I’m not sure that I understand. You won’t be providing them with some sort of lump sum, you will pick…
DetailsThe Federal Court has dismissed the appeal brought by Malek Fahd Islamic School Limited in respect of the decision to revoke the authority’s approval to receive funding under the Australian Education Act 2013. The Turnbull Government does not and will not tolerate the misuse of taxpayer funding for schools. All school authorities…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government has welcomed the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee’s report into the Student Loan Sustainability Bill 2018 and its recommendation that it be passed through Parliament. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the passage of the Bill through Parliament was vital to ensuring the long-term sustainability of Australia’s world-class…
DetailsJoint release with Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop Today at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, we announced ways to deepen the engagement between the future leaders of Australia and the ASEAN region. Australia is committed to practical and meaningful partnerships with the ASEAN region. These initiatives will build on our flagship education programs and enable…
DetailsA record number of schools across Australia will take a stand against bullying today, with almost two million students set to participate in the country’s key annual anti-bullying event. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said 1.88 million students across 4,355 schools had signed on to take part in National Day of Action…
DetailsSchools on islands in remote Australia will receive an extra $120 payment per student to help fund the cost of school trips to Canberra. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the Turnbull Government would update support available through the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) program, which helps subsidise travel costs for…
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